1. Robert R. Stephens
479 Sugarcamp Branch  Virgie, KY 41572
606.639.3108  Rrois@mikrotec.com
Land Management | Geologist
A recognized expert in mineral leasing, permitting and asset management.
Comprehensive experience in land management for large land development companies acquiring land
and mineral leases, directing drilling, overseeing new oil, coal and gas projects and managing personnel
performance. Highly skilled in negotiation, contract development and project oversight. Strong business
and strategic planning skills. Excellent communicator, capable of working at all company levels.
Extensive experience throughout the Southeast US.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Property Titles  Mineral Rights Acquisition  Oil, Coal & Gas Leases  Program Management
Team Management  Drilling  Cost Reduction  Resource Management  Leadership
Property Acquisition  Strategic Business Development  Service Delivery  Communication
Staff Recruitment and Training  Business Management  Subcontractor Management
Account Leadership  Federal/State Agency Regulations  Environmental Clean Up
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
LANDMARK MINING, Pikeville, KY 2008 – Current
Land Agent
 Manages all property title work, including research and writing.
 Oversees acquisition of new mineral assets, and surface and mineral leasing.
 Develops new oil, coal, and gas projects, including identifying prospects, planning, acquisition and
development of properties, hiring, training and oversight of personnel, and project administration
including construction, mining and clean up. Oversees all asset management.
 Negotiates all purchases and lease agreements.
 Directs drilling and interprets findings and geophysical information.
 Manages all permitting according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
RHINO ENERGY LLC, Pikeville, KY April to July 2008
Director of Land
 Successfully directed management of all Rhino Energy land holdings in US.
 Set up Land Department, including hiring, locating scouting, facilities development and
management.
 Directed all acquisition of surface and mineral properties in advance of active jobs.
 Acquired new coal reserves and existing companies, identifying value, analyzing prospects and
projecting future income.
 Developed new business strategy for company, based upon knowledge of assets, future projects
and current projects/income.
PIKE, LETCHER LAND COMPANY, Myra, KY 1997 to 2008
Manager, Eastern Properties, 2005 to 2008
 Managed TECO Coal’s assets east of Perry County, Kentucky.
 Developed and managed 250,000+ acres.
 Responsible for overseeing three land agents and two geologists.
 Secured property for strip and deep mines, and monitored drilling and evaluation of existing and new
reserves.
 Managed complex land projects, including Raven Rock 18 hole golf course and development of 200+
lots.
 Had full oversight for 300+ coal and surface leases and 10 oil and gas leases.

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t Acquired new coal reserves and existing companies, handling all negotiations, contracts and transfers.
Assistant Manager, Eastern Properties  1997 to 2004
t Responsible for day-to-day operations of PLLC.
t Directly managed three land agents, up to two geologists, and a land administrator.
t Handled all acquisition activities for coal and surface. strip and deep mines.
t Oversaw 300+ coal and surface , oil, and timber leases, reviewing, updating and evaluating as
necessary.
t Acquired new reserve areas and companies.
t Directed drilling programs and evaluations for new and existing reserves.
GEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT, London, KY 1994 to 1997
t Certified Contractor for environmental companies at UST sites, and land consultant to
Kennecot’s east Kentucky properties.
t Performed UST tank removals and remediation at 50+ sites, applying all federal and state
regulations.
t Directed and performed land and water environmental spill clean up.
NERCO COAL CORPORATION, London, KY 1981 to 1994
Manager, East Kentucky Development, Director, Coal Procurement
Project Geologist, Glenrock and Antelope Mines, Project Geologist, Spring Creek Mine
Geologist B
Selected Activities:
t Responsible for the management of 16,000+ acres in east Kentucky.
t Managed purchase and shipping of 1M tons of coal annually.
t Performed coal quality and reserve studies, overburden and water quality studies.
t Located, defined and acquired new properties, including negotiations and contract development.
t Developed and implemented budgets and financial projections.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
ONEIDA COAL COMPANY, Sutton, WV 1978 to 1981
Mine Geologist
GREENWOOD LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Somerset, KY May to Dec. 1977
Geologist
RIVER PROCESSING COMPANY, Hazard, KY May to August 1976
Summer Geologist
THE MYRA GOOD NEWS MINISTRY, Stone, KY 2001 to Present
Founder/President
STONE BAPTIST CHURCH, Stone, KY 2004
Pastor
OPEN ARMS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Williamston, WV 2006 to 2011
Pastor
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH, Martin, KY 2001 to Present
Founder/President
EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Geology, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
Management Training, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Ordained, Southern Baptist Minister

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Kentucky Professional Geologist; Tennessee Professional Geologist; Indiana Professional Geologist